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Miroslav Sasek: This is Art

Miroslav Sasek , who often published as M. Sasek, was a 20th-century Czech author and illustrator, best known for his This Is… series of children’s books. The series showed the sights, sounds and history of various regions of the world through the use of vibrant, colorful drawing and engaging, relatable writing.

Published from 1959-1974, several of the original books are highly collectible, and demand was so high that many titles have enjoyed recent reprinting. Perfect for collecting, displaying, and enjoying – at surprisingly affordable prices.